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CITYGUIDE: Fanny ice cream

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:39:51 +0700

Est 2000, Fanny is a major ice cream brand in Vietnam. Quaint open air terrace featuring an extensive and creative list of deserts, mostly ice cream based. The crepes are to die for. Fondue, 14 flavours of ice cream, crepes, shakes, ice cream cakes, family size sharing desert plates. [View album]

CITYGUIDE: BOUTIQUE ART

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:39:51 +0700

Although it is located on a crowded street, Boutique Art Furniture is an oasis of elegance, refinement and cozy charm. Although many of the items here appear to adhere to a minimalist creed, sharp-eyed shoppers will notice the polished details and complexity that lies behind such apparent simplicity. The fruits of patient and meticulous carpentry by skilled craftsmen, the store’s furniture – top sellers include beds, sofas, desks, tables and closets – are a joy to peruse. [View album]

CITYGUIDE: We Restaurant & Lounge

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:39:51 +0700

WE is an modern Restaurant and Lounge with sleek minimal decor spread over 3 spacious floors. Link: We Restaurant & Lounge on Facebook. [View album]

CITYGUIDE: KOOKAI

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:39:51 +0700

The Store Showcase A 'Chic Industrial' appearance, with feminine details contrasting with raw materials. The presentation of clothes and accessories and the store decor and furnishing reveal the careful attention given to all aspects of design. This is reflected in the strong Parisian influence in every collection with its exclusive silhouettes, the subtle use of colors, luxury fabrics, exclusive in-house prints and refined details. Kookai is aimed at women aged 20-30 whether she is a student, an office executive, or a young [View album]

CITYGUIDE: Pizza 4P’S

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:39:51 +0700

Nationalities don’t tend to mean as much as they used to in this age of globalisation. Nevertheless, it still comes as a slight surprise to find that the best authentic Neapolitan pizzas in Ho Chi Minh City are the responsibility, not of an Italian, but a Japanese. Having developed a passion for traditional wood-fired beauties in his native Tokyo, Yosuke Masuko has shaken up Saigon’s previously slightly moribund pizza scene with this marvellous venture. The chic, contemporary space gives a pleasing first impression [View album]

CITYGUIDE: SHIN

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:39:51 +0700

Japanese retro-ish clothing and décor products. This cute cozy store is quaintly decorated with knick knacks and and antiques, making you feel like you stepped into the home of a rather eccentric artist. Great floral dresses and scarves, also check out the children’s range. [View album]

CITYGUIDE: Pinocchio

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:39:51 +0700

Pinocchio restaurant was designed and created by four friends associated with restaurants and bars in the south of France. Now they want to offer Vietnam their experience and taste. Pinocchio's menu has Italian food (Pizza, Pasta, Salads, Paninis), International cuisine (Australian tenderloin, salmon fillet, burgers) but also Vietnamese (Soups, Chicken, Seafood, Rice, etc.) Prices are reasonable and delivery service is available. Located in a quiet corner of Vincom Center, Pinocchio is a good place for breakfast, lunch and [View album]

CITYGUIDE: SONG

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:39:51 +0700

SONG is a luxury lifestyle and fashion brand founded by French designer Valerie Gregori McKenzie in 1996. While the brand is as French as Valerie, her company Asia Song Design Ltd is headquartered in Vietnam where most of the production takes place. The company has grown tremendously and now offers a sophisticated full collection of product categories including women' s ready to wear, men's wear, weekend/ Yoga separates and a full range of products for the Home. Design teams reside in both Paris and Vietnam. The mission of SONG [View album]

CITYGUIDE: Yu Chu

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:39:51 +0700

Translated as ‘Emperor Kitchen’, Yu Chu is the InterContinental Asiana Saigon’s signature restaurant. A perfect marriage of contemporary style decor and culinary spectacle with authentic Cantonese and Peking cuisine. As diners look on, the Chef prepares hand-pulled noodles, fresh dim sum and hot wok dishes within the open, impeccably designed show kitchen. Guests can see flashing steel knives and fiery explosions from open gas burners which they operate dextrously with their knees. The lunch menu includes traditional [View album]

CITYGUIDE: MINH HANH

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:39:51 +0700

A flagship name in the world of fashion design to bring Vietnamese traditional beauty to modern wear, Minh Hanh is an expert in hand and machine embroidered fashion artworks made of natural materials including silk,cotton, and linen, etc. Has been renowned as a favorite address for local performers and celebrities as well as foreigners. [View album]